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Newsrack Ordinance Final Hearing

On Monday, December 18, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will hold the final hearing on Ordinance 17-14, a set of rules governing newsracks. The ordinance would set limits on the size, location, identification and condition of any container that holds any type of periodical or newspaper, including daily and weekly newspapers, shoppers, real estate guides, coupon books, magazines, tourist maps and visitor guides. If it is distributed via a rack, stand or box, it will be subject to this ordinance. The first Public Hearing on the newsrack ordinance was held August 14, followed by a discussion of the topic at the Council’s August 24 Management and Planning meeting. The planned Final Hearing was set for September 7 and rescheduled due to Hurricane Irma’s imminent arrival. On November 6, council opened the Final Hearing, but after discussion and hearing from local newspaper representatives, agreed to table the hearing and have Mayor Dennis Boback meet with Town staff and representatives of local newspapers to attempt to develop a workable draft.   

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TPI Announces Downtown Plan Ready

TPI Hospitality submitted their Commercial Planned Development (CPD) application to the Town of Fort Myers Beach in late March of this year for the 5.9 acres of property they own in the downtown area of Fort Myers Beach. It is the third version of a plan to revitalize an area that had been devastated by Hurricane Charley in 2004 and never quite recovered. Last month the final application was submitted, ready for review by the Local Planning Agency and Town Council in the coming months. In the eight months since March, TPI and Town staff have worked on reviewing the plan, adding information and essentially fine-tuning the application for presentation to first the Local Planning Agency, expected in February, and then Town Council. The Town brought consultant Bill Spikowski onboard in July to assist with the evaluation of the plan. As the author of the Town’s original Land Development Code, Spikowski was tasked with performing a technical vetting of the application.  Image: (View of Crescent Street (right) and Estero Blvd. showing the Estero Blvd pedestrian walkover.)  FULL STORY

New Year’s Eve Fireworks a Go

Near the end of Council’s Management & Planning Session Thursday, December 7^th, Mayor Dennis Boback stated the volunteer Fireworks Fundraising Committee had raised $20,000 for fireworks at midnight on New Year’s Eve, to dovetail with the Town’s plans to celebrate its 22^nd birthday and Beach Ball Drop in Times Square to ring in the New Year. This immediately spurred debate among Council, with Council member Joanne Shamp having already exited for an appointment. “The Fireworks Committee say they secured $20,000 for the show,” Boback said. “If they turn this in to the Town by Friday, December 8, at 5 p.m., we can assist in permitting.” He confirmed on Saturday, December 9, that the Town had received this payment. On December 31^st, New Year’s Eve, the Town hosts its annual Birthday Cupcakes distribution in Times Square from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a photo booth and dunk tank. At midnight, it has the traditional Beach Ball Drop to usher in 2018, with security, port-a-potties, refuse dumpsters and Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District coordination for the expected large crowd, with The Times Square Merchants Association providing live music from noon-midnight on News Year’s Eve.  FULL STORY

FUN BEACH EVENTS

• Thursday, December 21st

ART DIVINE SHOW & SALE
10am-3pm, FMB Art Association Gallery.

HISTORY OF FORT MYERS BEACH
10:30am, Beach Library. Russ Carter will present this program showcasing the many events, culture and people who have lived here.

• Friday, December 22nd

ART DIVINE SHOW & SALE
10am-3pm, FMB Art Association Gallery.

MODEL TRAIN TOURS
1:30-3:30pm, Shell Point.

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert with High Tide.

• Saturday, December 23rd

FARMERS MARKET
9am-2pm, Rodes Restaurant, Bonita Springs

ARCHEOLOGY OF THE MOUND HOUSE
10am, Mound House.

SUNSET CELEBRATION
5-10pm, Times Square. Gather in Times Square to watch the sun set and enjoy food & fun, plus a free live music concert with Double Standard.

FEATURED PROPERTY LISTINGS

7500 Estero BLVD 506 Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931

Fort Myers Beach DIRECT GULF FRONT TURNKEY condo at the rarely available Riviera Club. A beautifully maintained beach front building with recently updated pavered parking, resort style Heated pool/spa and poolside community cabana room. Beachside master bedroom so you can go to sleep with the sound of the waves caressing the shoreline. Crown molding, storm shutters, in-residence washer/dryer, soaking tub/shower combo in master plus His & Hers closets. Your purchase comes with a 1-year Home Protection Plan. What are you waiting for? Get packing, the Beach is waiting for you!  

131 Estrellita DR Fort Myers Beach, FL, 33931 

You don't want to miss this beautifully updated boaters' paradise canal home in Laguna Shores. Only 2 right turns from your dock, and you're in the Gulf of Mexico. Choose to take your boat, because the home includes a big COVERED boat lift, or take one of your wave runners or jet skis, because the home ALSO INCLUDES a dual lift for those toys as well. Or just relax in your lushly landscaped and pavered backyard oasis, lolling about in your private pool or picking some fresh key limes or oranges from your own fruit trees. When you're ready to go indoors, this all-tiled home is ready for you to enjoy, with a bright open concept kitchen/living area. The sliding doors almost open the entire back side of the house. The kitchen and both baths have been nicely updated and there's also a spacious pantry/laundry room. Crown molding adds sophistication. Bermuda shutters give the home its outside island feel and electric shutters protect the sliding doors. The garage boasts built-in cabinetry, which means lots of storage. The Laguna Shores community has deeded beach access, so if you don't want to take one of your water toys to the Gulf, just walk across the street to the beach! 

Phillip Babcock

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